Cradock Four

Explanation
Four Eastern Cape UDF activists were abducted and assassinated by members of the security police on 27 June 1985 as they drove back to Cradock from a meeting in Port Elizabeth. The four were Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkonto and Fort Calata from Cradock, and Sicelo Mhlauli from Oudtshoorn. Before their deaths, all had been frequently detained, tortured and harassed by the police. Their deaths sparked a national outcry and resulted in street protests in many regions across the country.

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DWYILI, Mzwandile Joseph Mpush

A UDF supporter who was shot in the hand by a named member of the SAP during unrest in Cradock, Cape, on 29 November 1986.

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DAKUSE, Monde

A member of the BPC who was tortured with electric shocks by named members of the SAP in Cradock, Cape, during 1977, allegedly in an attempt to force him to admit to his involvement in arson attacks on the labour bureau building and schools in the area.

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MAHITI, Khayalethu

Was shot dead by members of the SAP during school boycotts in Cradock, Cape, on 19 March 1985.

/victims/mahiti_khayalethu.htm

MAKAULA, Monwabisi Gladwell

Was detained and tortured by named members of the Security Branch at Mortimer police station in Cradock, Cape, in March 1984, during an opposition campaign to Black Local Authorities.

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MINERS, Eddie

A CRADORA and UDF activist who was detained twice during the state of emergency in 1985 in Cradock, Cape. In detention, he was interrogated and severely beaten by named members of the Security Police, allegedly because they wanted him to become an informer. See police brutality.

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MIGELS, Mzwandile Verenus

... was shot dead by members of the SAP in Steytlerville, Cape, on 3 July 1985, when police opened fire on marchers protesting against the death of the Cradock Four. In mid-1984, he had been expelled from school in Graaff-Reinet because of his political activities, and he was under constant police ...

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MIGELS, Bonisile Stephanus

Was assaulted by members of the SAP while in custody at Steytlerville, Cape, in July 1985. He was detained during protests against the deaths of the Cradock Four.

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ARRIES, Mina

Was in her home in Cradock, Cape, when it was stoned and petrol bombed by unidentified youths in 1985. The attack is believed to have taken place because her son was a policeman.

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MOLONGA, George

Was detained between March 1985 and September 1985 at Pearston police station, Cape, allegedly because of his involvement in public violence during political conflict in the area, following the funeral of the Cradock Four. While in detention, he was tortured by members of the SAP.

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MPHUPHU, Timoti Crosby

A UDF supporter who was beaten and severely tortured by named members of the SAP on two occasions in July 1985, in Zwele-themba, Worcester, Cape. He was arrested after student protests had erupted after the killings of the Cradock Four, and was held in custody for nine weeks.

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MPHITI, Mandlakayise Matu

Was severely beaten by members of the SAP on 27 July 1985 at the police station in Bedford, Cape, after he was arrested for his role in a consumer boycott that followed death of the Cradock Four.

/victims/mphiti_mandlakayise_matu.htm

MGQABUZANA, Sonwabo

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 31 May 1985 in Cradock, Cape during a state of emergency. The police were allegedly looking for his friend, a fellow activist, and shot Mr Mgqabuzana as he was returning to his house. See police brutality.

/victims/mgqabuzana_sonwabo.htm

MFULENI, Vuyisile Bethwell Boy

Was injured in a shooting by members of the SAP in Cradock, Cape, on 27 May 1993. There had been a protest march of teachers and scholars earlier that day.

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MATISO, Sithembele

A student activist who was killed when a rubber bullet fired by a named member of the SAP hit his head in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 July 1985, during street protests following the discovery of the bodies of the Cradock Four in the Eastern Cape.

/victims/matiso_sithembele.htm

MALGAS, Siphiwo

Was burnt and later died when his home was petrol-bombed by unidentified persons in Cradock, Cape, on 18 June 1985. His home was allegedly attacked because of his father`s involvement in the UDF.

/victims/malgas_siphiwo.htm

MALGAS, Sinqokwana Ernest

An ANC member who was imprisoned on Robben Island from 1963 to 1977, and was subsequently detained and tortured on several occasions between 1977 and 1989 in Port Elizabeth and Cradock, Cape.

/victims/malgas_sinqokwana_ernest.htm

MBEKI, Monwabisi Kwanda

An ANC supporter who was abducted by unidentified persons in 1981 in Cradock, Cape. He has never been seen again and is presumed dead.

/victims/mbeki_monwabisi_kwanda.htm

MBOYA, Vuyisile John

Was shot dead by members of the SAP while he was held in custody in Lingelihle police station, Cradock, Cape, on 20 October 1992.

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MFABANA, Nozipho Mabel

An ANC activist who was injured in a shooting by members of the SAP in 1977 during a confrontation between residents and police in Cradock, Cape. Ms Mfabana and several others were then detained and assaulted.

/victims/mfabana_nozipho_mabel.htm

MBULAWA, Nofayini Elsie

She died after she was severely beaten by members of the SAP in October 1984 in Cradock, Cape. Ms Mbulawa, who was blind and bedridden, was assaulted by police who had chased a suspect in the political unrest into her house.

/victims/mbulawa_nofayini_elsie.htm

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